Yadkin River at Elkin
Critical Stages
16' - Action
18' - Flood
21' - Moderate
25' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:00 PM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.46 ft
Flow: 0.688 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.711 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.711 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 1.4 | 0.654 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM 12/16 | 1.46 | 0.688 |
| 3:45 PM 12/16 | 1.46 | 0.688 |
| 3:30 PM 12/16 | 1.45 | 0.682 |
| 3:15 PM 12/16 | 1.44 | 0.677 |
| 3:00 PM 12/16 | 1.45 | 0.682 |
| 2:45 PM 12/16 | 1.46 | 0.688 |
| 2:30 PM 12/16 | 1.45 | 0.682 |
| 2:15 PM 12/16 | 1.46 | 0.688 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 1.47 | 0.694 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 1.46 | 0.688 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 1.47 | 0.694 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 1.48 | 0.7 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 1.47 | 0.694 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 1.47 | 0.694 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 1.48 | 0.7 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 1.47 | 0.694 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 1.48 | 0.7 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 1.47 | 0.694 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 1.48 | 0.7 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 1.47 | 0.694 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 1.48 | 0.7 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 1.49 | 0.705 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 1.48 | 0.7 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 1.49 | 0.705 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 1.49 | 0.705 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 1.48 | 0.7 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 1.49 | 0.705 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 1.49 | 0.705 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.711 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 1.51 | 0.717 |
37.6' -
Record flooding affects Elkin.
27' -
Flooding begins at True Textiles Manufacturing Company main building.
24' -
Two to three blocks of Elkin are inundated.
21' -
Widespread lowland flooding along the river.
18.5' -
Rockford Road near Rockford floods.
18' -
Flooding of the parking lot at Crater Park begins.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1940 | 37.5 |
| Jul 8, 1916 | 36 |
| Apr 10, 1983 | 24.88 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 24.11 |
| Aug 10, 1970 | 23.52 |
| Aug 17, 1994 | 22.8 |
| Jun 21, 1972 | 22.64 |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 22.52 |
| Nov 12, 2020 | 21.81 |
| Apr 21, 1992 | 21.32 |
| Nov 7, 1977 | 21.09 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 21.09 |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 21.02 |
| Oct 18, 1975 | 20.83 |
| Sep 22, 1979 | 20.81 |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 20.18 |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 19.89 |
| Oct 9, 1976 | 19.7 |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 19.62 |
| Mar 14, 1975 | 19.56 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
